Tag: Jared Cannonier

Jon Anik: Jared Cannonier would’ve been knocked out had Jason Herzog not intervened at UFC on ESPN 57

Jon Anik thinks referee Jason Herzog saved Jared Cannonier from taking unnecessary extra damage at UFC on ESPN 57.

[autotag]Jon Anik[/autotag] thinks referee Jason Herzog saved [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] from taking unnecessary extra damage at UFC on ESPN 57.

[autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag] (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) scored a fourth-round TKO of Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) in Saturday’s headliner at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. – a controversial stoppage which infuriated Cannonier.

Imavov had Cannonier on skates when he tagged him with a right hook. Imavov sprinted after Cannonier, who eventually tried to swing back while backed up against the cage. However, with Cannonier off balance and stumbling across the octagon, Herzog saw enough and waved the fight off at the 1:34 mark of Round 4.

While Anik agrees that the stoppage was premature, he thinks Cannonier was en route to getting put out.

“If you were to ask me, ‘Do you believe in 20 seconds that Jared Cannonier would’ve been knocked out cold or concussed further?,’ the answer would be yes,” Anik said on his Anik & Florian podcast. “I believe referees are universally praised when they allow a fight to go long, and then something sensational happens. Either we get a 25-minute war because they didn’t stop the fight, or you get a knockout that has some virality.

“I was a little bit surprised to see Jason Herzog intervene here, but referees are always going to be criticized when they stop fights early on the front end of the potentially concussive damage. … Jason, if any referee deserves the benefit of the doubt, it is him. If you’re asking me, do I think the stoppage was premature, I do, but I think the result would’ve been a concussion for Jared Cannonier, who had been drunk driving 30 seconds previously, and I just feel like he would’ve been knocked out.”

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Herzog acknowledged the criticism, and indicated he planned to reassess the fight-ending sequence.

“I get it. I know what I was seeing in the moment, but I’ve gotten enough feedback telling me I need to reevaluate, so I will,” Herzog wrote on X after the fight.

 

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 57.

Video: Early stoppage? Reviewing Jared Cannonier’s TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov

The “Spinning Back Clique” panel makes a final verdict on whether referee Jason Herzog robbed Jared Cannonier with an early stoppage at UFC Louisville.

On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel reacts to the stoppage in [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag]’s TKO loss to [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag], along with other important results at UFC on ESPN 57.

This past Saturday at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ken., the result of the UFC event headliner left the MMA world with plenty to talk about.

Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) defeated veteran Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) in what many online deemed to be a questionable stoppage by referee Jason Herzog. 

The card also saw former light heavyweight title challenger [autotag]Dominick Reyes[/autotag] snap his four-fight losing skid, [autotag]Raul Rosas Jr.[/autotag] submit Ricky Turcios and more.

Was the main event stoppage early? Is Reyes back? Where does Rosas go next?

MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom, Danny Segura and host “Gorgeous” George Garcia discuss the results from UFC on ESPN 57.

Watch their discussion in the video above, and don’t miss this week’s complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” below on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/live/uamVKNuYxEU

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Jared Cannonier trashes ‘gut-wrenching’ stoppage at UFC on ESPN 57, calls for Nassourdine Imavov rematch in Paris

Jared Cannonier wants to run it back with Nassourdine Imavov after his controversial TKO loss at UFC on ESPN 57.

[autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] is not happy with referee Jason Herzog’s stoppage in his UFC on ESPN 57 main event loss to Nassourdine Imavov.

Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) suffered a fourth-round TKO loss to Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) – but many have questioned its validity, given the nature of the stoppage. Cannonier was still standing, had his hands up, and at times was even swinging back at Imavov. Yet, Herzog decided to stop the fight in the fourth round of the contest.

Cannonier, who was up on two of the three judges’ scorecards, thinks he was robbed from a win.

“When it happened, it was gut-wrenching, to say the least,” said on “The MMA Hour” with Ariel Helwani. “It definitely took some time to collect myself and watch the fight and really re-live the whole thing again. It was really gut-wrenching. It feels like the opportunity to do great things was pretty much stolen from me at that moment.

“It doesn’t feel like I lost the fight, it feels like it was taken from me. The opportunity to persevere, which is something I’ve done in my fights, and continue on and try to make good on the fight. Gut-wrenching is an understatement.”

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UFC on ESPN 57 marked Cannonier’s first fight in a year after being sidelines with a knee injury. Although coming off a layoff, Cannonier had two consecutive wins, defeating top contender Marvin Vettori and former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland.

Cannonier, 40, hopes the UFC does him right by re-booking the fight. He wants to take on Imavov in his home country in the UFC’s expected return to France in September.

“I want to petition for a rematch,” Cannonier said. “The UFC is going to Paris in September, and I would love to go to Nassourdine’s backyard and make that right. He’ll have that home field advantage. There won’t be people chanting, ‘U.S.A., U.S.A.’ … That’s what I would like to make that right. That’s something that I want – a rematch in Paris. He came over here, so I’d be happy to go over there.”

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Imavov-Cannonier ends in controversy, Conor McGregor & UFC 303 drama, more

On “Spinning Back Clique,” our panel recaps the results from UFC on ESPN 57, discusses the latest of the Conor McGregor drama, and much more.

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.

This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom and Danny Segura will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:

  • UFC on ESPN 57 went down this past Saturday, and it left the MMA world with plenty to talk about. In the main event,
    [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag] defeated veteran [autotag]Jared Cannonier [/autotag] in what many online deemed to be a questionable stoppage. This card also saw [autotag]Dominick Reyes[/autotag] snap a four-fight losing skid, [autotag]Raul Rosas Jr.[/autotag] submit [autotag]Ricky Turcios[/autotag], and more. We take a close look and break down the key results of the card.
  • [autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] dominated the news – or actually the lack of this past week. The MMA superstar wasn’t able to make it for the UFC 303 press conference on Monday, canceling the event entirely. He then posted a cryptic tweet along with a captionless photo in what looked to be a physicians’ office. [autotag]Michael Chandler[/autotag] also aired his frustration, announcing that he’ll be leaving his training camp in South Florida to return to his home in Tennessee. What is going on? Will the UFC 303 main event happen? We discuss.
  • A few things also happened in the boxing world in connection to MMA. [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] got a new date after their original date was canceled due to a health issue from Tyson’s part. [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag] and [autotag]Jorge Masvidal[/autotag]’s teams got into a brawl in the latest press conference promoting their upcoming boxing match on July 6. What’s the interest level on these fights? The panel weighs-in.
  • There we many other stories present in the always-busy MMA world. Each member of the “Spinning Back Clique” panel highlights one story that caught their attention this past week.

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jared Cannonier after UFC on ESPN 57 loss?

Jared Cannonier is in a tricky spot after his controversial main event loss at UFC on ESPN 57.

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Nassourdine Imavov after UFC on ESPN 57 win?)

[autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] was dealt a tough setback Saturday when he came out on the wrong end of the UFC on ESPN 57 main event with Nassourdine Imavov.

Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) protested the stoppage by Jason Herzog in the fourth-round TKO defeat to Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ken., but there’s not much he can do other than swallow the result and push forward to the next chapter.

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That’s easier said than done for Cannonier, who is now 40 and only has limited time to rebuild himself as an 185-pound contender.

What does the loss mean for Cannonier? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future.

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Nassourdine Imavov: Referee made the right decision in TKO win over Jared Cannonier at UFC on ESPN 57

Nassourdine Imavov says the stoppage was fair in his TKO win over Jared Cannonier on Saturday night.

A lot has been said about how the main event of Saturday’s UFC card ended.

In a middleweight bout, [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag] defeated [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] at the top bill of UFC on ESPN 57, which took place at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.

Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) wobbled Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) in the fourth round of their contest and then proceeded to go for the finish. In the process, referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight. Cannonier was hurt but still stood, covered up, and looked to recover. Cannonier complained about the stoppage, and so did many online.

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Imavov thinks the right call was made.

“It’s the job of the referee to decide if the fighter is able to keep going or not,” Imavov told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 57 post-fight press conference. “He took a lot of damage, and he would’ve taken even more if the fight would’ve continued, so I think it was the right decision to stop it.”

Imavov is now on a two-fight winning streak since his most recent defeat, which came at the hands of former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Imavov would like to get that fight back, and hopes to get matched up with Strickland for the UFC’s expected return to Paris in September.

“Sean Strickland is in front of me, and we already fought at light heavyweight, so I would like to take my revenge at middleweight.”

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UFC on ESPN 57 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Nassourdine Imavov nets $6k for main event

UFC on ESPN 57 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 57 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $186,500.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC on ESPN 57 took place at the KFC Yum! Center. The card aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC on ESPN 57 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag]: $16,000

[autotag]Dominick Reyes[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Dustin Jacoby[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Raul Rosas Jr.[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Ricky Turcios[/autotag]: $4,500

[autotag]Brunno Ferreira[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Dustin Stoltzfus[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Zach Reese[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Julian Marquez[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Punahele Soriano[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Miguel Baeza[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Ludovit Klein[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Thiago Moises[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Carlos Prates[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Charlie Radtke[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Brad Katona[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Jesse Butler[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Montana De La Rosa[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Andrea Lee[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Daniel Marcos[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]John Castaneda[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Denise Gomes[/autotag]: $4,500
def. [autotag]Eduarda Moura[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Taylor Lapilus[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Cody Stamann[/autotag]: $11,000

[autotag]Puja Tomar[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Rayanne dos Santos[/autotag]: $4,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,570; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $57,000 while title challengers get $57,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-57 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2024 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $3,451,000
2023 total: $8,188,000
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $26,188,000

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Nassourdine Imavov def. Jared Cannonier at UFC on ESPN 57: Best photos

Check out these photos from Nassourdine Imavov vs. Jared Cannonier in the UFC on ESPN 57 headliner.

Check out these photos from [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag]’s win over Jared Cannonier in the UFC on ESPN 57 headliner in Louisville, Ky. (Photos by Timothy D. Easley, The Courier-Journal)

UFC on ESPN 57 results: Nassourdine Imavov wobbles Jared Cannonier, gets questionable referee stoppage

Nassourdine Imavov dished out the damage, and the referee thought it was enough for Jared Cannonier in the main event at UFC on ESPN 57.

The biggest win of [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag]’s UFC career thus far was perhaps tainted by a questionable referee stoppage after hurting Jared Cannonier.

The middleweight main event of UFC on ESPN 57 at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., was filled with heavy technical striking exchanges. That is, until Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) rocked Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC), leading to a controversial referee stoppage at 1:34 of Round 4.

With roaring chants of “U-S-A” echoing, Cannonier started the action with crisp punches. Imavov responded, countering nicely to keep Cannonier honest with his offense. After a short sequence on the mat after a Cannonier takedown, the middleweights returned to trading heavy shots in the center of the cage.

Cannonier kept the tempo high in Round 2, which was matched well by Imavov. Striking exchanges led to brief clinch work sequences along the fence initiated by Cannonier. After separating, Imavov began to turn up offensive pressure, landing beautifully late in the round.

Early in the third, Imavov changed things up with clinch work of his own, but Cannonier patiently worked his way free and looked for a takedown of his own. The fight remained standing, and tight exchanges continued until the horn.

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Imavov found the mark with early combinations as Cannonier circled outside. Suddenly, Imavov cracked Cannonier with a vicious right hook, sending Cannonier wobbling.

Cannonier kept his guard up as he stumbled about the cage while Imavov was on the hunt with follow-up strikes. Cannonier did his best to keep his hands up while avoiding damage. Referee Jason Herzog decided to step in and stop the fight, which was met with immediate protest from Cannonier, and boos from the crowd.

As a result of the stoppage, Imavov secures his third UFC stoppage and back-to-back wins following a majority decision over Roman Dolidze in February.

During his post-fight interview, Imavov said he was ready to keep fighting had the referee not stepped in but knew he would find the finish sooner or later.

“My goal is to get the belt, for me, my family, everyone around me,” Imavov said through an interpreter. “I’d like to fight Sean Strickland in Paris. So Sean Strickland, if you want to do it, come to Paris and we’re going to fight together.”

Cannonier’s attempt to stretch his winning streak to three was denied. After defeating former champion Sean Strickland and Marvin Vettori, “Killa Gorilla” was on the hunt for another shot at the middleweight title, but now finds himself further from that goal.

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Full UFC on ESPN 57 results include:

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UFC’s Louisville return features top middleweights vying for title contention

Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov are tasked with headlining UFC’s first event in Louisville, Ken., in more than 13 years.

(This story originally published at The Courier-Journal, part of the Gannett network)

The UFC returns to Louisville for the first time in more than 13 years Saturday with UFC on ESPN 57 at KFC Yum! Center (8 p.m. ET), and there’s a lot riding on the main event.

Ranked middleweight contenders [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (17-6) and [autotag]Nassourdine Imavov[/autotag] (13-4) meet in a five-round bout, in what both men hope is their next step toward a championship fight.

Cannonier, who came up short in his first bid at UFC gold in July 2022, has rebuilt himself with back-to-back wins, with one coming against controversial former champion Sean Strickland.

The Phoenix-based fighter is No. 4 in the official UFC rankings and admits he was hoping for a bigger-name opponent. However, Cannonier, 40, knows the UFC brass appreciates active athletes, so he wasn’t going to turn down a headlining opportunity.

“I wanted something better,” Cannonier told The Courier-Journal. “But these crumbs were all they had left for me. Instead of sitting on the shelf, I took this fight. I’m going to go out there and have another great performance, and keep marching forward toward that title. That’s the whole goal.”

No. 8-ranked Imavov, 28, has no such gripes with the matchmaking. He’s the younger competitor who is still trying to prove his name and achieve his first crack at a UFC title.

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When the phone rang for this fight, he pounced on it.

“It’s a very good thing for me,” Imavov said through an interpreter. “It’s once again proof that the UFC believes in me. The fact I accept every fight. Everyone, everywhere, every time. It’s also why the UFC gives me favor and makes me fight hard opponents.”

Imavov traveled more than 10 hours from France, where he lives and trained for this fight. He relishes the chance to see different parts of the world and experience Louisville for the first time.

Although Imavov knows he is likely going to be the villain to the crowd on fight night, he is embracing all the elements.

“I like the city — it’s pretty calm and quiet, and I can’t wait to perform,” Imavov said. “I hope they are going to make a lot of noise. They can be cheering for him, they can be cheering for me — for me, it’s the same. As long as there is noise, I will be happy.”

Cannonier is also enjoying his surroundings going into Saturday’s event. Over the past nearly four years, he has only fought in Las Vegas and Texas, so getting the chance to close the show in a fight-starved region is something he takes pride in.

“There’s lots of trees, fresh air and things like that,” Cannonier said. “I like getting on the road, and it’s nice to be back in front of (a) crowd fighting in an arena again. This will be pretty fun. Pretty cool to do that.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 57.